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I'm trying make a plan for next year's schedule, and would like to go to Revolution again. Does anyone know when and where it's taking place next year?

They should do a full check for viruses, or if they are running any peer to peer programs, they should shut them off. Those can sometimes slow down a computer, which in turn makes the Internet seem slow also.

Since WB is on two-way Ka band, and is only digital transmission, you need a special pointing device, along with a meter. WB provides an antenna pointing aid (APA) to anyone who is gets certified with them. If you don't have one of those APAs it will be next to impossible to point the WB dish...

Did they mention anything about Wildblue or DSL promotions?

If you have a Costco membership, check there. They might be offering additional money back incentives and equipment discounts. They were in February...not sure if they still are, though.

Does D* charge this same fee? My nearest phone jack is clear across the room, and I don't want to run a phone line across the floor. I have a 625 now, and plugged one in just for grins....it caused a faintly audible hum/buzz on my phone during phone calls. So I can either plug in an unsightly...

If you order it through DISH, you can get their extra $10 discount off your DISH bill for 10 months for internet service.

A lot of DSL service is based on home phone number, not home address. Some of the phone companies won't even sell DSL unless the customer also has a home phone account with them. I think that Qwest and maybe Verizon will sell DSL by itself, but most of the others require the home phone. That...